2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 characteristics are higher than official

By Peter Fowler6 Feb 2016

Officially presented a new sports car Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the seventh variation of one of the most successful and popular cars in the USA and the third model in the lineup of the American manufacturer, named Stingray. Previous Stingray was the Chevrolet Corvette, which was produced for the decades since 1969.

2017 Corvette Stingray redesign

New Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 2017, like all other modifications to this car, purchased a series of changes in its stylistic design. First of all, the eye catches the absence of the usual back round or rounded-square lights that acted as an obligatory structural element of all the Chevrolet Corvette since 1961.

Another feature of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray performs integrated angular window, last used on the very first variation of this car. However, all of the seventh generation of the car has fully retained its original style.

2017 Corvette Stingray interior

When creating the interior presents the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2017 the automaker’s designers had to work hard, because the interior of the previous generation model was not good enough. Of course, the cabin of the new sports car may offer a lot more implemented interesting solutions.

Today converted the center console towards the driver, simplifying the management of its elements. Overall, in finishing salon used very harmonious lines and shapes, although in the future it will be not superfluous also Chevrolet tuning. Among other important items a large 8-inch display located in the Central part of the dashboard and surrounded by controls. Also in the center console there is another monitor to launch the navigation and infotainment systems.

2017 Corvette Stingray engine forced

The power of the new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will be higher than planned. It was found out by accident, as a result appear on the Internet brochures for dealers, distribution of which began with GM sellers that are selected for sale C7. In winter it was reported that V-shaped 8-cylinder LT1 with a volume of 6,2 litres will develop a power of approximately 450 HP, the brochure indicated – 455 HP at 6000 rpm.

Compared with the previously announced increased torque, which is 623 Nm at 4000 rpm, it was reported on 610 Nm. But this information is relevant to the modification in the back compartment, while the Corvette Stingray Convertible will have the characteristics stated previously. In addition, there is no information about the urban fuel consumption of cars and the volume of the Luggage compartment and the fuel tank.

2017 Corvette Stingray specs

Both versions of the legendary American supercar is equipped with rear-wheel drive, and also ideal “weight distribution” — 50 on 50. The car engine is aggregated with a 7-speed manual transmission with Active Rev Match.

2017 Corvette Stingray release date

Production of the current version of the muscle car will last until the end of 2016 – beginning of 2017, when it will be presented update to the series. In sale the novelty should wait closer to the middle of next year.

Release date: mid 2017

2017 Corvette Stingray price

The price of new items will increase slightly, but according to the manufacturer will remain in the current price band prescribed by the marketers. The initial price of the car is $56,500.

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